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Key Technology

Company Description

Key Technology's potato processing equipment includes optical inspection systems, laser sorters, sizing, grading, and packaging conveyors, and revolutionary Automatic Defect Removal (ADR®) systems.

Key's extensive line of technology helps operations worldwide meet quality, safety, and capacity demands every day.

Other brand names of Key Technology are Optyx, ISO-FLO and Impulse.

The company has facilities in the United States (Walla Walla, Washington), Europe, China, Australia and Mexico.

Key Technology merged with Visys early 2013.

Key Technology became a Duravant company in 2018.

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Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies
December 22, 2022
Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies
Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, has acquired Multiscan Technologies.
The EMEA Key team is proud to manufacture VERYX sorters in the Netherlands
December 19, 2022
Key Technology Begins Manufacturing VERYX Digital Sorters in the Netherlands for Customers in the EMEA and Asia Regions
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces VERYX® digital sorters are now being manufactured at their Beusichem facility in the Netherlands for food processors in the EMEA and Asia regions.
OCULUS identifies and removes potatoes with diseases and defects, as well as potatoes outside the specified length and width profile, if desired
November 22, 2022
Key Technology to Showcase Systems for Fresh and Processed Potatoes at Interpom 2022
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is exhibiting their Herbert OCULUS whole potato sorter and showcasing their range of other high-performance solutions for fresh and processed potatoes and vegetables in booth #257 at Interpom
Key Technology Appoints Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas
November 09, 2022
Key Technology Appoints Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does optical sorting technology redefine quality control in potato processing?

Optical sorting systems like Optyx use high-resolution cameras, lasers and AI-based algorithms to detect defects that are invisible to the human eye. This shifts quality control from manual inspection to data-driven precision, reducing human error while improving consistency, throughput and food safety compliance.

Why is being part of Duravant significant for Key Technology?

Duravant provides a broader industrial ecosystem, enabling Key Technology to integrate its solutions into end-to-end food processing lines. This enhances scalability, access to global markets and cross-industry innovation, positioning Key as part of a holistic automation solution provider rather than a standalone equipment manufacturer.

What role does automation play in reducing post-harvest losses globally?

Automation reduces losses by identifying and removing defects early, preventing contamination and optimizing sorting efficiency. In crops like potatoes, this can significantly reduce waste during grading and processing, contributing to food security and sustainability.

What are the implications of global manufacturing facilities on service and support?

With facilities in the U.S., Europe, China, Australia and Mexico, Key Technology ensures localized support, faster maintenance and reduced downtime. This global presence also allows customization based on regional processing requirements.

How does Key Technology contribute to food safety standards compliance?

Their systems detect contaminants, foreign materials and defects with high precision, helping processors meet stringent global standards like HACCP and export quality norms. This is critical for maintaining consumer trust and regulatory compliance.

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